What Causes Right-Sided Abdominal Pain in Middle-Aged and Elderly Individuals?
Disease description:
I have a relative who is over 60 years old. He has experienced some pain in the left abdomen in recent days, and I wonder what disease might be causing it. May I ask what are the possible causes of abdominal pain in the right side among middle-aged and elderly people?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
Right-sided abdominal pain in middle-aged and elderly individuals may be caused by various factors. It could be appendicitis, especially acute appendicitis, which typically presents as pain around the upper abdomen that later shifts to the lower right quadrant, possibly accompanied by nausea and bloating. Acute cholecystitis is another common cause, with pain usually located in the upper right quadrant or upper abdomen, potentially associated with fever, vomiting, and jaundice. Additionally, prostate disorders, intestinal cramps, intestinal polyps, and bladder stones may also lead to right-sided abdominal pain. It is worth noting that brief episodes of right-sided abdominal pain after physical exertion might be a normal physiological phenomenon. Given that abdominal pain can be related to multiple diseases, middle-aged and elderly individuals experiencing right-sided abdominal pain should seek timely medical attention for proper diagnosis and treatment by a qualified healthcare professional.
